The Days of the Consulting Generalist May Be Numbered
Business Insider · March 29, 2026
““Strategy consulting is not going away. The hiring mix is just shifting.” — Namaan Mian, COO, Management Consulted”
Business Insider featured Management Consulted’s research and COO Namaan Mian in its analysis of how AI and changing client demands are reshaping consulting talent. Management Consulted estimates specialist hiring has risen 20%–35% over the past three years and could increase as much as 60% over the next five, while demand for traditional generalists may decline.